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Towson University

Assistant Professor

Campus, IL · On-site

$70K - $72K/yr

Quantitative research experience and familiarity with quantitative research methodology, including but not limited to expertise in research design, mixed methods, measurement and statistics, program ...

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What is the difference between Mixed Methods Research vs Data Analyst?

AspectMixed Methods ResearchData Analyst
Required CredentialsMaster's degree in social sciences, research methods, or related fieldsBachelor's or master's degree in statistics, data science, or related fields
Work EnvironmentResearch institutions, universities, or organizations conducting mixed-method studiesCorporate, tech, finance, or healthcare sectors analyzing data sets
Industry UsageUsed in academic research, social sciences, and market researchApplied across industries for data interpretation and reporting
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding research methodologies and qualificationsAnalyzing data trends and insights

While both roles involve data and research, Mixed Methods Research focuses on combining qualitative and quantitative research approaches, often in academic or social science settings. Data Analysts primarily interpret and visualize data within various industries to support decision-making. The roles differ in scope, environment, and skill sets but share a foundation in data analysis and research principles.

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Assistant Professor

Towson University

Campus, IL • On-site

$70K - $72K/yr

Full-time, Contractor

Medical, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Position:

The College of Education invites applications for a tenure-track, 9-month position in the Department of Special Education. The preferred begin date is August 2026.

 

Qualifications:

Required:

Earned doctorate or ABD in Special Education, educational psychology, educational measurement, or a closely related field. Birth-21 or postsecondary teaching or comparable experience in special education or closely related field. Quantitative research experience and familiarity with quantitative research methodology, including but not limited to expertise in research design, mixed methods, measurement and statistics, program evaluation, education data science, data visualization, instrument design, or special education research methods. Evidence of scholarly potential, including but not limited to doctoral research, research presentations, evaluation work, publications, and work in progress. Strong communication, collaboration and organizational skills

Preferred:

Familiarity with special education policy at the local, state, federal or international level. Familiarity with one or more of the following: evidence-based literacy supports or behavior supports; moderate to high intensity supports for students with disabilities; students with developmental or cognitive disabilities. Higher education teaching experience

Responsibilities:

Faculty will be assigned standard instructional tenure-track workload of six course units per academic year (typically 3 course units/semester) with one-course reduction in first year. Faculty may teach undergraduate and graduate special education, research, policy or methodology courses, including classwork, supervised research practica, and internships. Teaching responsibilities may include courses in main campus programs, satellite programs or online. This position also may involve the recruitment of students and student advising at the graduate and undergraduate level. Faculty will also establish and pursue scholarly research agenda commensurate with background, as well as engaging in service.

 The Department:The Special Education Department (https://www.towson.edu/coe/departments/specialed/) is housed within the College of Education and has over 30 full-time faculty. Courses are offered at the main campus in Towson, at Towson University NorthEast, at the Universities at Shady Grove campus, and in online and hybrid programs. The Department offers graduate-level programming in Special Education, including Master's-level programming within the Department and collaboration with doctoral programs outside the Department, as well as undergraduate programming in Special Education, Early Childhood/ Special Education, and Elementary Education/ Special Education. Faculty within the Special Education Department collaborate regularly with faculty within and beyond the College of Education. 

Application Process:

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to sped@towson.edu; however, all applications must be submitted through the application link below. Applications must include a curriculum vitae, letter of interest, unofficial transcripts showing all degrees received, three letters of reference, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, and a 10-20 page writing sample. Only complete applications will be considered.

Click here to apply. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is COE-3908.

 

Please be sure to visit the Applicant Data Form to complete a voluntary on-line form. All data

collected are for internal, state, and/or federal reporting and will not be used for other purposes.

 

Salary and Benefits:

Targeted salary range: $70,000-72,000

Benefits: TU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent health, life and

retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here for regular faculty/regular lecturer or here for contingent lecturer. TU also offers a variety of great perks and

discounts, which can be found here.

 

Background Check:

A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment.

 

COVID-19 Statement:

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the University System of Maryland (USM) has strongly encouraged full COVID vaccination and up- to-date booster shots (when eligible) for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM as both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety.

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